Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

CNN Jimmy Cliff the smooth-voiced singer who helped popularize the reggae genre has died at age his wife publicized on Instagram on Monday It s with profound sadness that I share that my husband Jimmy Cliff has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia his wife Latifa stated I am thankful for his family friends fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him To all his fans around the world please know that your backing was his strength throughout his whole career He really appreciated each and every fan for their love With hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want The Harder They Come and Wonderful World Beautiful People Cliff reached worldwide success and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the only Jamaican apart from Bob Marley to achieve that honor